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Wisconsin Rapids Today
By the People, for the People
Emily Nolan-Plutchak Retains Wood County Judge Seat
Incumbent wins re-election to Branch 3 Circuit Court position.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:07am
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The re-election of Judge Nolan-Plutchak preserves the steady, impartial administration of justice in Wood County.Wisconsin Rapids TodayEmily Nolan-Plutchak, 47, has been re-elected as the Wood County Branch 3 Circuit Court Judge after winning the April 7 election. Nolan-Plutchak was initially appointed to the position in 2025 by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers following the retirement of former Judge Todd Wolf.
Why it matters
Judicial elections are important for maintaining an independent and impartial judiciary that upholds the rule of law. Nolan-Plutchak's re-election ensures continuity and stability in the Wood County court system.
The details
Nolan-Plutchak was first appointed to the Wood County Branch 3 Circuit Court in July 2025 by Governor Tony Evers after the retirement of former Judge Todd Wolf. She then won the April 7, 2026 election to retain her seat for another six-year term.
- Nolan-Plutchak was appointed to the Wood County Branch 3 Circuit Court in July 2025.
- The election for the Wood County Branch 3 Circuit Court seat was held on April 7, 2026.
The players
Emily Nolan-Plutchak
The 47-year-old incumbent Wood County Branch 3 Circuit Court Judge who was re-elected to a six-year term.
Tony Evers
The Governor of Wisconsin who appointed Nolan-Plutchak to the Wood County Branch 3 Circuit Court in 2025.
Todd Wolf
The former Wood County Branch 3 Circuit Court Judge who retired in 2025, leading to Nolan-Plutchak's appointment.
The takeaway
Nolan-Plutchak's re-election ensures stability and continuity in the Wood County court system, maintaining an independent judiciary that can uphold the rule of law.
